Miss Kathleen
I have been contacted by Lake Rotoiti boat builder Alan Craig in regard to the launch Miss Kathleen. Alan had her hauled out at his yard pre Christmas for a bit of repower. Barry Green had owned her for a number of years but unfortunately he passed away last year. He left the boat to his grandkids, so it was being given a bit of work by his son Ross to make it more use friendly for them.
Out came the old 50hp David Brown engine, from the 1940s? & in went a much smaller Nanni. Alan commented that Barry would be turning in his grave over it, he swore the motor never leaked a drop of oil 🙂
Miss Kathleen is going back in the water soon and will continue to be used on the lake.
If there’s anyone out there who wants a trusty old 50hp David Brown diesel engine and a Clae gear box, Alan says it is there for the taking, its only being used as a lawn ornament at the moment.
You can see other photos & details on MK at the link below – but note the claim it’s a 1902 Logan is under question & Haold Kidd has suggested that she is more likely to be built by David Reid 10>20 years later.
https://waitematawoodys.com/2014/04/06/miss-kathleen/
As will only ever be going slowly up the Wanganui river will be ok? If ever intended to take her further than that would definitely look at powering her with something larger
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Fleetwing deserves a 100hp+ modern motor- a turbo Volvo, Yanmar, Cummins etc…
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Ted
Call Alan direct -its 021 022 05574
Cheers Alan
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Hi Alan, I would be interested for Fleetwing. Please can you ask Alan to call or email me
Kind regards
Ted Charlton. 02040619534 tedcharlton@gmx.com
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